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14 BLACKWOOD NEWS August – September ‘12
HEALTH BASICS:
August – September ‘12 BLACKWOOD NEWS 15
ALLERgY… DETOx & STAY CALm
ALAN WELLSLEY gRIFFIN 59697 LAC 30-7-42 TO 4-3-46 (CONTINuEd)
by Kathie Strmota
Most allergic reactions result from an
over-sensitive immune response. The
immune system doesn’t react appropriately
to the true level of the threat. Instead, it
perceives the usually harmless allergen as a dangerous presence in
the body & over-reacts to it, creating histamine-based inflammatory
processes which can damage associated body tissues unnecessarily.
There are a variety of possible reasons for this hyper-sensitivity, most
of which stem from dysfunction in one or more of the body’s metabolic
cycles, particularly those which manage the breakdown & removal of
toxins. If a certain family of toxins builds up in the body, then further
exposure can lead to an allergic response. If you have a lot of allergies,
especially to a variety of apparently un-related things, it’s a good idea
to investigate any possible underlying metabolic issues & balance liver
detox processes. Metabolic investigation & correction is best done
with the help of an experienced natural therapist or doctor.
An exception here is the specific life-threatening allergy which
can cause anaphylactic shock, requiring emergency treatment. These
usually result from some irreparable dysfunction or genetic pattern, &
exposure to the allergen must simply be avoided. In all other cases,
there are things which can help minimise sensitivity-reactions until the
deeper imbalances have been identified & corrected.
Anti-histamine medications help reduce symptoms by inhibiting
the release of histamine. Magnesium & vitamin C are natural antihistamines.
Regularly eat lots of foods rich in these nutrients,
particularly fresh ripe fruits & vegetables. Drink lots of water too, as a
dehydrated body will release more histamine.
Any situation of overwhelm, like stress or emotional exhaustion, will
weaken immune function & increase sensitivity, so do whatever you
can to minimise these issues & generate greater calmness in your outer
& inner environment. This may involve lifestyle changes, counselling
or therapy, meditation, calming exercise like yoga or walking in lovely
environments, & so on.
For seasonal allergies, like hay fever, sensitivity can be reduced
by taking preventative treatments for a minimum of 12 weeks before
the season begins. Teas of chamomile flower, dandelion root/leaf,
& fenugreek seed, can all help reduce sensitivity in liver, nerves, &
membranes, & prevent trigger-happy allergic responses. Some people
have found a combination of the homeopathic tissue salts MagPhos,
NatMur & Silica, taken preventatively, can be useful for hay fever &
other such protein allergies. Garlic & horseradish capsules are also
popular. This combination provides sulphur compounds to improve
detox & also strengthens sensitive membranes.
Metaphysically, allergy is a fear response. The allergen is a symbolic
representation of some aspect of your life, usually within yourself,
which you’re avoiding or repressing. Try to identify, face up to, &
consciously integrate those aspects so you can release your fear. It
may be worth exploring the life circumstances which were present
around the time you first experienced a hyper-sensitive response to
a particular allergen, as these can give an indication of some of the
emotional triggers or ‘fears’ associated with it. You can also explore
the circumstances associated with your allergic responses in general &
see if there is a pattern. Are there some times when the allergen affects
you more than other times? Can you see any patterns or common
denominators (people, places, situations, emotions, fears, etc) in those
times when you are worst affected?
Affirmations for allergy: I face life with confidence & courage. I
see myself honestly, & lovingly accept what I see. The world is safe &
friendly. I am safe. I am at peace with life. I am at peace with myself.
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THE FISH TRAp
Several of my mates & I built a fish trap to give us a change to our
diet of bully beef & other tinned delights. The drop in the tide was 28
– 30 ft & when the tide was out there was no water in Roebuck Bay. All
you could see was a thin blue line on the horizon. We thought it would
be a good idea to use this huge fall in tide to assist us in catching fish.
So we set about making a simple trap that used the rise & fall of the
tide.
The fish trap was made from rabbit-proof fence wire, strung between
star pickets. In essence it was a funnel arrangement, where the opening
or mouth of the funnel was about 75 yards wide, with each side being
inclined about 45 degrees to the centreline. The funnel opening faced
the beach, & the tip into the deeper ocean water.
It was about 100 yards from the mouth of the funnel to the tip. The tip
of the funnel also passed into a circular holding pen approximately 10
foot in diameter, again using rabbit proof fencing suspended with star
pickets. A separate dividing fence was installed down the centreline
of the funnel, running from the mouth of the funnel & stopping just
short of the tip. This was also made from rabbit proof wire & acted
as a barrier to fish swimming parallel to the beach when the tide was
retreating.
The theory was that the dividing fence would help direct fish down
the funnel & into the holding pen – once the fish encountered the
dividing fence while swimming parallel to the beach, they would track
along it & down into the holding pen in search of deeper water.
In reality, it worked like a charm. The fish were indeed forced to
swim down the funnel & into the pen as the tide ran out.
On many occasions we had sufficient fish in the trap to supply all
the units in the area – I remember one catch of ninety or so “Sweep”
(Sea Sweep – Genus Scorpis) & on another occasion the cook was
presented a large shark about 10 ft long. When I arrived back at base
the shark was balanced on a long bench seat in front of the mess where
he proceeded to carve it into fillets – no trouble to him for in civilian
life he was the owner/manager of a fish & chip shop.
Because of the relative isolation of the Mission, visitors created a memorable
event for those who lived there. The children were particularly intrigued with our
RAAF service issue “Slouch” hats
By 1944 civilians had started to return to the township of Broome.
Dr Oldmeadow, who was Superintendent of the hospital, was also an
officer in the army & Chief Magistrate (I doubt if there were any other
magistrates in the area). The town in my opinion operated around Dr
Oldmeadow.
Jack Lapthorne, who was a fellow WT at 40 ZFC, talked me into
being part of a quartet to put on a couple of items at a concert put
together by a group of the boys. We practiced quite a few times at
Dr Oldmeadow’s home & on few
“It has been well
documented &
cited that “A
bird in hand is
worth two in the
bush” & in a
flash I swooped &
gathered one up in
my bare hands. ”
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occasions Mrs Oldmeadow invited us
to dinner with a sing along around the
piano afterwards.
One of the families that returned to
Broome had a house on the outskirts
of the town. I believe they were of
Malay origin & had lots of chickens
running free in the scrub. At the time
we were putting in a power line from
the ops room to the transmitters in
the scrub. The operation consisted of
one truck & driver & three men. We
sank the steel poles in the ground as we gradually moved towards the
transmitter’s location. One evening just as we were about to knock off,
the chickens threw caution to the wind & came close to the truck. It
has been well documented & cited that “A bird in hand is worth two in
the bush” & in a flash I swooped & gathered one up in my bare hands.
We drove off & I had it plucked before we got back to camp!
The truck driver was friendly with the township’s civilian train driver
& he & his wife invited us to dinner, using our plump chicken as the
main course. Regrettably, I cannot recall their names, but it was a nice
gesture & an even nicer dinner.
... to be continued next issue
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